Snow King seeks permission to replace lift and ski trails

The Bridger-Teton National Forest is seeking public comment on the proposed expansion of facilities at Snow King Mountain Resort. The resort wants permission to replace, extend and realign the existing Rafferty Lift and to construct two new intermediate ski trails.

The Jackson Ranger District said the bottom terminal of the lift would be located on private lands owned by the resort. The top terminal and ski trails would be located within the existing Special Use Permit area on National Forest lands. “Only that portion of the project which is on National Forest System lands requires Forest Service authorization,” said Jackson District Ranger Dale Deiter.

The forest will accept public comments on the proposal through January 12, 2015.

According to the resort, the Rafferty Lift was installed in 1978 and is reaching the end of its functional life. The new ski runs would allow SKMR to develop additional beginner and intermediate skier terrain. It would also improve access to the Alpine Slide during the summer months.